In addition to posting your rough draft in the peer-review forum, Standard Argument Essay, you will also upload it to Turnitin.com through this assignment. When you upload your document to this assignment, it will send a copy of your submission to Turnitin. After your file is submitted, you may review Turnitin grading feedback and the originality report by accessing the assignment, selecting Submission Details, and selecting the “speech bubble” icon with a percentage indicator.
Turnitin Help Guide for Students
The attached guide will help you use the Turnitin tools to:
- Submit your essay document if you are not familiar with Turnitin.
- Review the automatic grading remarks that are layered over your writing.
- Review the similarity report that compares your writing to other sources of writing.
Open document:
Student Guide Turnitin Basics (pdf)
Due Date: Tuesday, 08/29, 10 p.m.
Grading:
- A well written 750-page draft with a clear thesis statement and specific evidence from a minimum of three articles.
- Scroll down to review the grading criteria rubric for this essay. Please note that this assignment is worth 25 points while the rubrics below for the final submission will be worth 120 points. Please note that the criteria below apply to your FINAL essay submission.
Module Objective
- 1.8 Utilize/Apply recursive writing techniques.
Standard Argument Essay
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArgument Concept
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40 to >36.8 pts
Exceptional.
Essay’s thesis, tone and style effectively enhance argument.
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36.8 to >32.0 pts
Proficient.
Essay’s thesis, tone and style clearly establish argument.
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32 to >28.8 pts
Competent.
Essay’s thesis and approach are clear, but could be more effective.
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28.8 to >25.6 pts
Novice.
Essay’s thesis is too vague, misplaced or misunderstands the assignment.
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25.6 to >0 pts
Requires review.
Essay has no clear thesis or demonstrates no understanding of rhetorical task.
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40 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
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40 to >36.8 pts
Exceptional.
Essay’s introduction establishes a clear context and all supporting paragraphs effectively support thesis.
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36.8 to >32.0 pts
Proficient.
Introduction attempts to place argument in context, and body paragraphs are organized, but could be ordered or established more effectively.
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32 to >28.8 pts
Competent.
Introduction is undeveloped and body paragraphs are organized, but could be ordered or established more effectively.
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28.8 to >25.6 pts
Novice.
Undeveloped introduction and/or disorganized body paragraphs.
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25.6 to >0 pts
Requires review.
Essay shows little understanding of organization, either within paragraphs or as a whole
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40 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Source Material
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30 to >27.6 pts
Exceptional.
Essay uses source material correctly and effectively to support thesis
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27.6 to >24.0 pts
Proficient.
Essay uses source material correctly
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24 to >21.6 pts
Competent.
Essay uses source material, but either needs to use more or make corrections
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21.6 to >19.2 pts
Novice.
Essay uses very little (or inappropriate) source material, or makes many errors in documentation
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19.2 to >0 pts
Requires review.
Essay has significant mistakes throughout
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30 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Mechanics
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10 to >9.2 pts
Exceptional.
Essay is almost free of errors.
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9.2 to >8.0 pts
Proficient.
Essay has a few errors, but nothing repeated or significant
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8 to >7.2 pts
Competent.
Essay has several errors of many types
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7.2 to >6.4 pts
Novice.
Essay has several errors per paragraph
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6.4 to >0 pts
Requires review.
Essay has significant mistakes throughout
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10 pts
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Total Points: 120
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